In this category, you will get information about Substance-Related Disorders, their types, symptoms, treatment and everything related to Substance-Related Disorders.
Substance use disorder will lead to short and long-term negative health effects. It can be physical and mental and ranges from moderate to getting it severe. It will depend on the substance a person has been using for a long time. Drug misusage or SUD refers to the effect on the brain. The effects on…
If you are struggling with any addiction, then you are not the only one though. Many people are suffering from the same situation. Give time to yourself the best chance for maintaining with addiction. You can easily recover from the addictions and then stick with ease that with healthy habits like exercise. People can stay…
A survey on cigarette smoking in the US revealed that 13.7% or around 34.2 million Americans were current cigarette smokers in 2018. Although numbers are gradually declining, these figures are alarming since cigarette smoking can lead to a dependence on tobacco, called tobacco use disorder. As mentioned in our article on ‘Tobacco Use Disorder’, it will be…
Cocaine addiction, also known as cocaine use disorder, occurs when a person continues to use cocaine despite the serious cognitive, behavioral, and physical consequences. A person may also become dependent if they continue to use cocaine regularly. It is possible to snort or inject powdered cocaine. Rock crystal cocaine is known as crack. The smoke…
Opioid Use Disorder is defined as “a pattern of opioid use that results in clinically significant functional impairment or distress”. Signs and symptoms of opioid dependence include tolerance, withdrawal, repeated attempts to stop taking the drug, impaired performance at school or work, and social difficulties related to opioid dependence. According to National Institute on Drug…
